Hello,

I'm new to commuting. Earlier this year I started to drive part way to work and bike the rest. After looking up the distance with out driving I decided to try commuting without driving part way. I think I've found a good route without much traffic except for one six block section. The six block section that I'm concerned about is 2 or 3 lanes each way and is very busy and intersects with another major street. I'm not confident enough to ride on the street in the right lane. Is it completely stupid to ride on the sidewalk for the six blocks? I did try and find other options, but unfortunately there are no neighborhood streets that would get me from point A to B. If anyone is familiar with Alexandria, VA, I'm trying to cross Franconia and Van Dorn streets on my way to Eisenhower.

Loren